NHTSA Complaint #766803 — 1999 BMW 323I AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	766803
Vehicle	1999 BMW 323I
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	October 31, 2001
Date Filed	September 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

UPON READING A WALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLE DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 CONCERNING AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION INTO 1999 THROUGH 2001 3-SERIES BMW'S, I FELT THAT MY INCIDENT FELL INTO THIS PROBLEM CATEGORY. UPON RUNNING OVER A POTHOLE THAT INFLICTED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL, BOTH SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON DRIVER'S SIDE RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT COSTS TO REPAIR IN TERMS OF BOTH DOLLARS (INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE) AND ONLY PARTIALLY COVERED RENTAL CAR COSTS FOR THE ONE MONTH IT TOOK TO REPAIR. NO INJURIES OCCURRED HOWEVER.*AK

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